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{{Era|Forerunner|Post}}
{{Status|Canon}}
{{Forerunner Infobox
{{Forerunner infobox
|name= Promethean Soldier Officer
| name = Armiger Officer
|image= [[File:H5G-SoldierCaptain.png|300px]]
| image = [[File:Promethean Officer.png|300px]]
|role= Combat
| role =  
|size=  
*Command{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|height=
*Heavy defence{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|armament=*[[Splinter turret]]
|manufacturer=[[Ferrarius Assembler Vats]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|armor=
|length =
|width =  
|height = {{Convert|259.7|cm|ft|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|mass =  {{Convert|414|lb|kg|disp=flip|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|armament =  
* [[Z-130 Suppressor]]
* [[Z-250 lightrifle]]
* [[Z-180 Scattershot]]
* [[Z-400 splinter grenade]]
* [[Z-520 splinter turret]]
| armor =  
}}
}}
'''Officers''',{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=330-331}} also known as '''Captains''',{{Ref/Book|Halo 5: Guardians Official Game Guide|Page=299}} are a class of [[armiger]] used by the [[Forerunner]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}


'''Promethean Soldier Officers''' are a class of [[Promethean Soldier]].<ref>'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'''</ref>
==Overview==
===Design details===
Although they bear some superficial similarities to the [[Promethean Knight]]s, these similarities are only aesthetic. Where Knights are created from [[Composer|composed]] essences of formerly-[[Sentience|sentient]] living beings, Officers (as with all armigers) are driven by a controlling [[ancilla]].{{Ref/Site|Id=CFLocke|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-under-locke-keynote|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Under Locke & Keynote|D=15|M=06|Y=2021}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Site|Id=Forum|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/db05ce78845f4120b062c50816008e5d/topics/canon-fodder-6-19-15-under-locke-keynote/a020824e-e55e-4802-b824-6d57ba6b1349/posts?page=2|Site=Halo Waypoint Forums|Page=Canon Fodder 6-19-15: Under Locke & Keynote|D=05|M=03|Y=2021}} As such, armigers are classed as a form of [[sentinel]] automata - not a Promethean.{{Ref/Book|Id=WFG|HWF|Page=90|Quote=Forerunner combat Sentinels used in planetary operations. The spread of the logic plague and corruption of armiger forces was a major blow to Warrior-Servant military effectiveness.}}


==Overview==
Armiger Officers are primarily white in color with red glowing highlights, contrasting the regular [[Promethean Soldier|Soldier's]] silver/grey color palette. Similar color differences are seen within the [[Knight Commander]]s. They stand slightly taller than their their lesser-ranked counterparts, and incorporate a visage designed to maximise psychological impact on their enemies. Their up-sized frame and preference for heavy weaponry such as the [[Z-520 splinter turret]] mean they are considered heavy units, though their robust command network suites also allow them to serve as field officers leading armiger detachments. As such, they can complex attack maneuvres at ranges of several kilometres, and use their heavy weaponry to provide suppressive fire.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
The Promethean Soldier Officer is primarily white in color with red glowing highlights, contrasting the regular unit's silver/grey color palette. Similar color differences are seen within the Promethean ranks, for example, the [[Knight Strategos]]. It may or may not be incredibly similar to the [[Soldier Enforcer]] in terms of visuals, though it is currently unclear what the differences between the two are, if any.
 
==Gameplay==
It is highly recommended to deal with Splinter Turret-wielding Soldier Officers from a safe distance as the Splinter Turret's projectiles are dangerous due to their strong knockback that can easily disrupt a Spartan while they are reviving another Spartan, which can then lead to the entire fireteam dying quickly. Use the scenery and thruster pack boosting to evade the projectiles, seek cover, and then fire away at the Soldier Officer with a precision weapon and/or explosive weapons. Soldier Officers have heavier armor than standard Soldiers, taking up to a full clip of a [[Z-110 Boltshot|Boltshot]] on [[Heroic]] or [[Legendary]] before their armor breaks.
 
==Gallery==
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes}}
<gallery>
File:H5G-soldier officer turn.png|Turn around references of the Armiger Officer for ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.
File:H5G-SoldierOfficers.png|Two Armiger Officers wielding splinter turrets.
File:Officer 190.png|An Officer leading Soldiers on [[Meridian]].
File:Soldier 904.png|Officers on [[Pinnacle Station]].
File:H5G-Soldier-Assassination.png|[[Frederic-104]] [[assassination|assassinating]] an Armiger  Officer in the [[Gateway]].
File:H5G-SoldierOfficer&Z390.png|An Armiger  Officer with an [[Z-390 incineration cannon|Incineration Cannon]] on [[Skirmish at Darkstar]].
File:H5G-SoldierOfficer&M739.png|An Armiger  Officer with an [[M739 SAW]] on [[Attack on Sanctum]].
File:H5G-CloakedSoldierOfficer.png|A cloaked Armiger Officer.
File:H5G-SoldierOfficer&T53.png|An Armiger  Officer with a {{Pattern|Tufasumo|plasma caster}}.
File:H5G-SoldierBandits&CorpM12B.png|Armiger Officers manning a [[M12 Chaingun Warthog|Corp Warthog]].
File:H5G-SoliderOfficer&T54Ghost.png|An Armiger Officer driving a {{Pattern|Karo'wark|Ghost}} on [[Raid on Apex 7]].
File:H5G-LegendarySoldierOfficer&M343A2.png|A Legendary Armiger Officer with an [[M343A2 chaingun]].
File:H5G-LegendarySoldierOfficer&M555.png|A Legendary Armiger Officer with an [[M70 Gauss cannon]].
File:H5G-MythicSoldierOfficers&M80.png|Two Mythic Armiger Officers with [[M80 missile launcher|M80B Rocket Pod Turrets]].
File:H5G-SoldierCaptain.png
</gallery>


==List of appearances==
== List of appearances ==
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Outcasts]]''


==Sources==
== Sources ==
<references/>
{{Ref/Sources}}
 
{{Promethean Ranks}}


[[Category:Promethean]]
{{Forerunner|sentinel}}
[[Category:Armigers]]

Latest revision as of 16:53, January 11, 2024

Armiger Officer
A render of the Armiger Officer from various angles. Original model by Kolby Jukes, render by Stephen Dyck.
Overview

Role:

Manufacturer:

Ferrarius Assembler Vats[1]

Height:

259.7 centimeters (8.52 ft)[1]

Mass:

188 kilograms (414 lb)[1]

Armament:

 

Officers,[1] also known as Captains,[2] are a class of armiger used by the Forerunners.[1]

Overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

Although they bear some superficial similarities to the Promethean Knights, these similarities are only aesthetic. Where Knights are created from composed essences of formerly-sentient living beings, Officers (as with all armigers) are driven by a controlling ancilla.[3][1][4] As such, armigers are classed as a form of sentinel automata - not a Promethean.[5]

Armiger Officers are primarily white in color with red glowing highlights, contrasting the regular Soldier's silver/grey color palette. Similar color differences are seen within the Knight Commanders. They stand slightly taller than their their lesser-ranked counterparts, and incorporate a visage designed to maximise psychological impact on their enemies. Their up-sized frame and preference for heavy weaponry such as the Z-520 splinter turret mean they are considered heavy units, though their robust command network suites also allow them to serve as field officers leading armiger detachments. As such, they can complex attack maneuvres at ranges of several kilometres, and use their heavy weaponry to provide suppressive fire.[1]

Gameplay[edit]

It is highly recommended to deal with Splinter Turret-wielding Soldier Officers from a safe distance as the Splinter Turret's projectiles are dangerous due to their strong knockback that can easily disrupt a Spartan while they are reviving another Spartan, which can then lead to the entire fireteam dying quickly. Use the scenery and thruster pack boosting to evade the projectiles, seek cover, and then fire away at the Soldier Officer with a precision weapon and/or explosive weapons. Soldier Officers have heavier armor than standard Soldiers, taking up to a full clip of a Boltshot on Heroic or Legendary before their armor breaks.

Gallery[edit]

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List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 330-331
  2. ^ Halo 5: Guardians Official Game Guide, page 299
  3. ^ Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Under Locke & Keynote (Retrieved on Jun 15, 2021) [archive]
  4. ^ Halo Waypoint Forums, Canon Fodder 6-19-15: Under Locke & Keynote (Retrieved on Mar 5, 2021) [archive]
  5. ^ Halo: Warfleet, page 90: "Forerunner combat Sentinels used in planetary operations. The spread of the logic plague and corruption of armiger forces was a major blow to Warrior-Servant military effectiveness."

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